Obituary: William Earl “Bub” Childers
William Earl “Bub” Childers, 70, of Blountsville, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Childers was born January 7,...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett (updated)
Tom was born October 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four...
Apprenticeships offered in Early Childhood Education at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Child Development program is working to simultaneously help students earn a salary while completing their education and...
Wallace State launches Nursing Apprenticeship Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Nursing students at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville have been taking advantage of a new apprenticeship opportunity that allows them...
Obituary: Grace Marlene Franklin
Grace Marlene Franklin, age 79, of Phil Campbell, Alabama entered into rest on March 12, 2023 at her residence.
Grace was born on July 24,...
Obituary: Rick Jennings Jr.
A Celebration of Life Service for Rick Jennings Jr., 69, of Cullman, will be Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey announces economy gained 54,100 jobs in 2022, unemployment rate at 2.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 2.6%, unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate,...
Pollen: a sticky situation for the better
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The appearance of pollen typically marks the beginning of spring, and it literally shows. If your vehicle or home recently...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Always be there for my teammates’: Good Hope’s Haley Lay set for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders posted a record of 12-21 last season and finished as the area runner-up, which earned...
Cold Springs High brings home state FCCLA award, multiple others
BREMEN, Ala. - March 8-10, 2023, eight students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School competed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders...
Obituary: A.J. “Jack” Stewart
Funeral service for A.J. "Jack" Stewart, age 87, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview downs Vinemont at home 12-2, Good Hope, Cold Springs drop Saturday...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Saturday to host Vinemont and they put runs on the board...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Real lavender cookies
CULLMAN GARDENS inspired the magical-but-real setting for the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN.” Let me guide you to the specific spot up a gentle path through the...
Files from yesteryear: 1939
Mr. John Ivey visited Mr. Hiram Ivey, of Joppa, on Sunday evening.
Misses Jennie Miller and Ruth and Ruby Johnson were the Saturday evening callers...
Obituary: Patsy June Whitten
Patsy June Whitten, age 67, of Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence.
Patsy was born on April 3, 1955...
Obituary: Glenda Smith
Funeral service for Glenda Smith, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Gloria Jean Jacks
Gloria Jean Jacks, age 75, of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Princeton Hospital.
She was born on July 27, 1947...
Obituary: Louise McGriff
Louise McGriff, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday evening, March 10, 2023, at the age of 88. Louise was born in Cullman...
Crawford sentenced to 99 years following murder conviction
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jason Dewayne Crawford was sentenced Friday, March 10, 2023, to 99 years by Judge Martha Williams after he was convicted of...
EMS telecommunicators: Unsung heroes behind the scenes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The men and women and who make up Cullman’s first responder community are tasked with keeping the county and its...
Severe weather threat Sunday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move into areas north of I-20 by early this evening and spread across the northern...
Book sale at Hanceville Public Library March 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library will host a book sale on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 9 a.m. All books will be...
Cullman Homeschool Connection hosts fused glass workshop
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection recently hosted a fused glass workshop directed towards area teens.
Teens learned about different types of fused glass and...
Wilson honored as state leader on International Women’s Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Ashley Wilson, founder and director of Curt’s Closet, was honored as one of This is Alabama’s 25 Women Who Shape...
What’s in our water: Register for Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents have the opportunity to participate in researching Alabama’s abundant biodiversity and water resources at the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s...
Thompson Rents opening in Hanceville; Construction rental equipment available March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thompson Tractor announced the upcoming opening of its newest Thompson Rents location at 6307 County Road 490 in Hanceville just east...
West Elementary to host Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. - A school safety demonstration event will be held Monday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. at West Elementary School, located at 303...
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Art Show Saturday, March 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from East and West Elementary Schools will showcase their artistic talents when the schools present the All Creatures Great and...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point pulls away to top Hanceville on the road 10-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a county matchup at Hanceville and after three scoreless...
Obituary: Leo Junior Anders
Leo Junior Anders, age 58, of Addison, passed away March 8, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1965 in...
Obituary: Jerry “Wormy” Wayne Covington
Jerry "Wormy" Wayne Covington was born on February 18, 1951 in Haleyville, Alabama.
His parents were C.D. and Lois Covington. He graduated from Winston County...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Robert L. Findlay, Jr.
Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born May 13, 1957 to Robert...
Obituary: Freda Pauline Freeman
A graveside service was held for Mrs. Freda Pauline Freeman on March 6, 2023, at Cullman Memory Gardens. Mrs. Freeman passed away on March...
Obituary: Teresa Kay Jones Wooten
Funeral service for Teresa Kay Jones Wooten, 49, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church with...
Health Science Career Fair connects students to future employers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hundreds of Wallace State students visited with dozens of potential employers Thursday during the Health Science Career Fair. This was the...
An unexpected retirement: EES principal David Wiggins to retire after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins on Tuesday announced his retirement to staff and coworkers. Wiggins, who has been principal at...
ALEA launches 3rd annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’ campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – March 20, marks the first official day of spring, meaning vacation and spring break travel plans are on the rise. While...
Sign up now for spring 2023 CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now being accepted for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy - spring 2023 session. The Citizens' Academy is...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont picks up 12-4 win at J.B. Pennington, West Point falls at...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles took a road trip to J.B. Pennington Thursday afternoon, and they jumped out to a quick lead on their...
WSCC Lady Lions advance to ACCC Finals with 89-65 win over Lawson State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College women's basketball advanced to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Championship Final Thursday after defeating Lawson State...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Working hard is the key to success’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer talks...
BREMEN, Ala. – This season was another special one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. They more than tripled their win total from last...
Cullman County Schools announces partnership with Academy of Craft Training
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training (ACT). Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Assistant...
Obituary: Liddie Bee Bryan
Funeral service for Liddie Bee Bryan, age 90, of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Eidson Chapel Cumberland...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’: Good Hope’s Campbell...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The 2023 softball season has arrived for the Good Hope Lady Raiders and even though they will be fielding a...
PREP BOWLING: 3 local bowlers earn All-State honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The state’s high school bowling coaches conducted a poll amongst themselves to award All-State honors and three local bowlers earned recognition...
Granny Squares at Guy Hunt Library
Pat Hicks (Cayla Grace Murphy for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pat Hicks is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to textile-related...
Planning commission makes multiple recommendations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission moved forward on several recommendations at its meeting on Monday night after five public hearings.
A...
State correctional officers to receive pay increase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner John Hamm recently announced pay increases and new pay grades for correctional officers statewide. The...
City appoints Sullins to full planning commission term
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins was appointed to a full, six-year term on the City of Cullman Planning Commission at Monday’s Cullman City Council...
WSCC career fair offers job opportunities for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hundreds of people made their way around the indoor track of the Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace...
International Women’s Day: Words from local women
Left to right are Heather Gudger, Laura Quick and Lynsey Todd. (Contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating...
Chief David Nassetta settling into new position
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since being named Cullman police chief by the Cullman City Council on Dec. 5, 2022, David Nassetta has settled into his...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Joey Lowery
Beloved father and son, Joey Lowery, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2023, aged 56. Joey was a proud father of...
Obituary: Willadean Martin Sprinkle
Willadean Martin Sprinkle, 74, of Nauvoo, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Willadean was born...
Obituary: Ruby Christeen Clark
Funeral service for Ruby Christeen Clark, 73, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Always have confidence’: Good Hope’s Alexandria Steed excited for freshman season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are ready for another year of softball after making it to Regionals last year and...
United Way Crawfish Boil returns March 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a three-year hiatus the United Way of Cullman County Crawfish Boil will be held Friday, March 24, from 5-7 p.m....
Alabama State Chapter receives National Wild Turkey Federation Acreage Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the...
City Spring Cleanup coming March 20-24
CULLMAN, Ala. – City of Cullman Sanitation customers will get a hand with spring cleaning the week of March 20-24. Spring Cleanup week allows...
Children’s of Alabama doctor stresses importance of good night’s sleep
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Children’s of Alabama pediatrician Dr. Erinn Schmit encourages parents to consider their children’s sleep health during National Sleep Awareness Week. It...
Self-defense class coming Thursday, March 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Refuge Church of God will host a self-defense class on Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at 1115 U.S. Highway...
National School Breakfast Week this week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it “breaks the fast” from our...
Ivey delivers 2023 State of the State Address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night delivered the 2023 State of the State Address.
Below are the governor’s remarks, in full:
Lieutenant Governor...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville rolls past Oakman 10-3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Oakman Wildcats for a varsity matchup Tuesday night and the Bulldogs jumped out to a quick lead...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 10-6 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road Tuesday night for a county battle at Vinemont and the Raiders returned home with a nice...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Brent Pearl
Funeral services for Brent Pearl of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Regina Ann Thompson
Regina Ann Thompson, age 68, of Weaver, Alabama, formerly of Cullman Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Regina was born in Cullman,...
Reminder: Library hosting Teen Tech Week event today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Teen Tech Week: 3Doodlers 3D Printing Pens today, Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m....
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Never stop pushing’: Holly Pond’s Maggie Nail ready for freshman season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2023 softball season is underway for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos and they’re looking to make yet another trip...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
CULLMAN, Ala. – To ensure compliance with the EPA's environmental regulations concerning inert landfills, beginning this week the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up...
Cullman EC awarded $4.58M Broadband Accessibility Fund grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas...
Cullman County Commission gives $200K toward Agriplex community hub
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its February meeting, the Cullman County Commission approved a $200,000 appropriation toward the building of a new community hub at...
St. Patrick’s Day with a purpose
CULLMAN, Ala. – Restoring Women Outreach will hold its inaugural St. Patrick Celebration Day at Stone Bridge Farms Friday, March 17, at 5 p.m....
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope drops area opener to West Morgan 4-3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders started area play against the West Morgan Lady Rebels Monday night. The Lady Raiders fell...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 3-1 win over West Morgan
WEST POINT, Ala. – After splitting a weekend doubleheader with Scottsboro and Boaz, the West Point Warriors returned home Monday night for a matchup...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman tops West Point on the road 13-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to West Point for a matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and returned home...
Obituary: E. L. Ragsdale
E. L. Ragsdale, 90, of Logan, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Ragsdale was born September 9, 1932, to...
Obituary: Leslie E. Blaylock
Leslie E. Blaylock, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Leslie was born...
Obituary: Brandon Lee Veal
Brandon Lee Veal, 39, of Cullman, passed away from this life on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 20. 1983 to...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
Starting March 6th, to ensure compliance with the EPA's Environmental Regulations Concerning Inert Landfills, the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves, or other...
Obituary: David Edgar Styles
David Edgar Styles, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Virginia...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I’m always trying to improve my game’: Good Hope’s K’mal Bell recaps...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for the Good Hope Raiders as they finished eclipsed the 20-win mark for the...
Simulations help Wallace State Health Science students experience working as a team
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College were dealing with patients suffering chest pains, asthma attacks, overdoses and...
Archer named director of ALEA Dept. of Public Safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor on Thursday announced the appointment of Colonel Jonathan Archer as director of ALEA’s Department...
OP-ED: Alabama newspapers are not disappearing
Recent changes in the newspaper landscape in Alabama have us wanting to share some good news about newspapers. Alabama newspapers are alive and printing.
Like...
Cullman’s Creel named to Abilene Christian University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Kaci Creel of Cullman was named to the Abilene Christian University Fall 2022 Dean's Honor Roll. Creel is a junior majoring...
‘It’s been an honor’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting on Wednesday, March...
Nominations open for 2023 Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered for induction into the 2023 Alabama...
Obituary: Edith Rena McNutt
Edith Rena McNutt, 55, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her residence.
Rena was born on Sept. 26, 1967, in Haleyville,...
Obituary: S. Wayne Fuller, 72
S. Wayne Fuller, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. S. Wayne was born in Cullman, Alabama.
S. Wayne is...
Local business spotlight: Family-owned Jones Brother’s Services
ARLEY, Ala. - Jones Brother's Services, LLC is a small, family-owned business that provides dump truck hauling of non-hazardous materials in Winston, Cullman and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Quilted pan-roasted vegetables
CULLMAN QUILTS inspired the art style I used to illustrate the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN” (see the Cullman Quilts poster, available at Leldon’s in the Warehouse...
Native azalea and wildflower sale coming
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners and Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host an inaugural Native Azalea and Wildflowers Sale on Saturday,...
Wallace State announces upcoming production of ‘The Robber Bridegroom’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Theatre program is excited to announce its upcoming production of "The Robber Bridegroom," a bluegrass musical comedy...
APLICATIONS
2019 Farm-City calendars, featuring local student’s art, available for pre-order
This poster, drawn by West Point Elementary School’s Lyric Antone, is featured in the 2019 Farm-City calendar. (Alfa Farmers)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Farm-City 2019 calendars...
